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Fort Worth to San Antonio Moving

Fort Worth to San Antonio Movers

Long distance movers Fort Worth to San Antonio families call when the new address is a downtown apartment tower or a roomier house. The drive stays on free interstate the whole way, so no toll road touches your bill. We walk your home by video, then put a capped price in writing. Book that walkthrough today.

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269 mi Miles on I-35
4.1 hrs Hours via I-35W South
$1,800+ Studio or 1BR From
$500 Deposit Per Truck
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Route Plan

Fort Worth to San Antonio Road Notes

Your truck leaves Fort Worth on I-35W, rolls south through Burleson, and joins I-35 at Hillsboro. From there it passes Waco, Temple and Austin on the way into San Antonio. The slowest piece sits in north Austin. On the 2025 TTI list, I-35 from Parmer Lane to US 290 ranks 50th in Texas for all traffic and 43rd for trucks. Drivers leave early enough to clear it before the afternoon backup. Fuel and a rest stop happen north of Austin, so the truck skips stops inside Austin traffic.

At the Fort Worth end, many loads start in the Fairmount/Southside district, an early streetcar neighborhood. A survey posted on the city website points to its bungalows built from about 1905 to 1920, so crews pad door frames and plan each carry. At the San Antonio end, downtown towers and curbs set their own loading rules. We ask your building manager where a truck may stop and confirm that spot before the truck leaves Fort Worth.

Before load day we review your video room by room, count the heavy pieces, and match crew size to the weight. We map where the truck will stand at both curbs and note any stairs at the Fort Worth end. One coordinator keeps that plan and texts you updates. Our Fort Worth moving office builds every San Antonio job this way.

Before Your Truck Rolls

  • Book your San Antonio elevator slot
  • Reserve a downtown San Antonio dock time
  • Measure Fairmount doorways and porch steps
  • Flag antiques before your Fort Worth walkthrough
  • Clear the bungalow attic early
  • Schedule Fort Worth utilities to stop
  • Start San Antonio utilities before arrival
  • Choose a spring date before May

Questions on any item? Bring them to your walkthrough call.

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Free Quote

Map Out Your Fort Worth to San Antonio Move

Your quote lists the crew, truck, fuel, pads, shrink wrap and any furniture we take apart and rebuild.

Start My Quote Call (682) 651-5505

Leaving Fort Worth: Shed the Weight

You pay by weight on this route, so every chair left behind trims the bill. Fort Worth collects one bulk pile per household, up to 10 cubic yards at no extra charge, about eight feet long and six feet wide and tall. You may set it out from 6 p.m. the Friday before, and it must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of your collection week. Start the purge early so the pile clears before our truck arrives.

Settling into Downtown San Antonio

The full Continental Block at 601 Dolorosa Street will include 290 mixed-income apartments, 28 furnished units and a five-level parking garage. If you lease a furnished unit there, ship only what the furniture package leaves out and save on weight. Before move day, send us your unit number, the entrance the leasing office wants movers to use, and your elevator window. The crew then shows up at the right door with the right gear.

Trading a House for a Tower

Plenty of Fort Worth homeowners pick a downtown San Antonio apartment instead of another yard. Owner Weston Urban lists 354 Class AA apartments at 300 Main on North Main Avenue, which shows how much new tower living sits downtown. A bungalow full of furniture rarely fits one unit, so measure your new floor plan first. Sell or donate the rest, and our walkthrough prices only the pieces that make the cut.

Summer Heat in San Antonio

San Antonio summers run long. NWS normals put the July high at 94.9 F, with about 28 days that month at 90 F or hotter. September still brings 3.88 inches of rain over about 7 days. We start warm-weather loads early, pad and shrink-wrap every piece, and lay floor runners when walkways are wet. Carry candles, medicine and photo prints in your cooled car, since a closed trailer runs hotter than the air outside.

Route Cost

Fort Worth to San Antonio Moving Cost

Three things set your price on this lane: the pounds you ship, the crew and truck they need, and the work at each door. Packing and storage add to it only if you ask. The figure we sign is a ceiling, so the bill can drop but never climb without your okay.

Size of home Typical weight Crew and trucks Price range
Studio or 1 bedroom 1,500 to 3,500 lbs 2 movers, 1 truck $1,800 to $2,000
2 to 3 bedrooms 4,000 to 8,000 lbs 3 movers, 1 truck $2,200 to $2,400
4+ bedrooms 9,000 to 13,000 lbs 4 movers, 2 trucks $2,400 to $2,900

Each range covers the crew, the truck, fuel, any tolls and the full drive south. Balances paid by card carry a 2.5% fee.

Quick Cost Check

Estimate Your Fort Worth to San Antonio Move

Pick your home size and extras to see a rough number for the I-35 run before we walk your rooms by video.

Typical ranges, not a quote. 2.5% fee on card balances.

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    Evolution Moving Company (1,035)

    3320 Dooling St #100A, Fort Worth, TX 76111
    Mon to Sun, 7:30 AM to 8 PM

    Our Office

    Your San Antonio Move Begins on Dooling Street

    Our Dooling Street team in Fort Worth reviews your walkthrough video, picks the truck and crew, and sets the departure hour. On this lane that hour is chosen so the truck reaches north Austin, near Parmer Lane, before traffic thickens late in the day. That keeps arrival inside the move window your San Antonio building gave you. Call (682) 651-5505 any day of the week from 7:30 AM to 8 PM. Once the truck pulls out, your coordinator follows it down I-35 and texts you as it nears San Antonio. That gives you time to have the parking pass and elevator key ready.

    2013 Founded in Texas
    1% Damage claim rate
    USDOT 2467590
    TxDMV 006779351C

    What Shapes Your San Antonio Price

    • Total pounds riding south on I-35
    • Elevator time at your San Antonio tower
    • Distance from the curb zone to your door
    • Bungalow steps and porch carries in Fort Worth
    • Crew size your inventory calls for
    • Packing you hand to our team
    • Dedicated truck or shared space
    • Storage days if your lease starts late

    Your number moves only when the job itself changes, and only after you approve the new figure in writing.

    Real Reviews

    What Fort Worth Customers Say About Us

    Move to San Antonio
    Justin Adams 5 months ago
    Evolution did right by me the whole way! They loaded my home on a Saturday, drove and delivered it all Monday down to San Antonio. I couldn’t have asked for better!
    5.0
    Apartment to House Move
    Blaine Cavazos 2 years ago
    I would highly recommend hiring Evolution for your next move! They did a great job at moving me from my apartment to our house in a timely manner. They wrapped all my furniture and treated my items as if they were theirs. Rates were great, and I will definitely be using them for my next move!
    5.0
    Careful With Antiques
    Elizabeth Uribe 2 years ago
    Thank you so much for making this move go smoothly and stress-free. The two gentlemen were professional and friendly. They were attentive to the fragile labels on the boxes and careful with my antiques. Thank you again for providing a great experience . I highly recommend Evolution Moving.
    5.0
    Apartment Move
    Colton Clary a month ago
    I have used evolution moving for all of my moving services, and no matter the crew they do a great job. Wade, Kenneth, and Dylan did a great job moving me to an apartment, and they always take really good care of your personal items when moving. I'll use evolution again for my next move.
    5.0

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    Our Services

    Long Distance Help from Fort Worth to San Antonio

    Every service below runs out of our Fort Worth office and fits a move down the I-35 corridor to San Antonio.

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    Long Distance Moving

    Our own truck and crew carry your home from Tarrant County to Bexar County with no handoff to another carrier. GPS updates show where the load is along the way.

    Fort Worth long distance service
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    Home and Apartment Moves

    Leaving a Fairmount bungalow or a near south side rental? Crews protect floors, wrap furniture and load rooms in the order you plan to unpack them in San Antonio.

    Fort Worth home movers
    Family packing Evolution moving boxes together in a bright living room

    Full or Partial Packing

    Hand us the kitchen, the art or the whole house. Packers use fresh boxes, label each one by room, and give fragile pieces extra layers for the long ride south.

    packing help in Fort Worth
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    Storage Between Homes

    When your San Antonio move-in date trails your Fort Worth closing, we pick up, store your goods, and deliver once the new keys are in your hand.

    storage between two homes
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    Office and Business Moves

    Moving a Fort Worth office to a San Antonio suite? We plan after-hours loading, label desks and files by floor, and book dock time with the new building.

    Fort Worth office relocation
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    Pianos and Heavy Items

    Uprights, safes and gym gear get boards, straps and extra hands. We check elevator weight limits and stair turns before the heavy piece leaves your Fort Worth home.

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    How It Works

    Fort Worth to San Antonio in Five Steps

    1

    Video Walkthrough

    Show us each room on a video call, or let us walk it in person. We note heavy pieces, stairs and anything headed for storage.

    2

    Written Capped Price

    You receive a not-to-exceed price in writing that names the crew, truck, packing and each service you chose, so delivery day brings no surprise charges.

    3

    Lock In Your Date

    Sign the agreement online and place your deposit, and we reserve the crew and truck. Your coordinator then confirms building rules at both ends.

    4

    Load and Head South

    Crews wrap, pad and load your home, then the truck takes I-35W out of Tarrant County and joins I-35 for the long run toward Bexar County.

    5

    Delivery Downtown

    At your San Antonio address the crew uses the curb zone or dock your building assigns, rides the reserved elevator, and sets each piece where you point.

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    See Us Work

    Watch an Evolution Crew in Action

    Movers here cover couches in quilted pads and stretch film inside the house, after our team member explains the job next to the truck.

    Watch the full video on YouTube

    City Snapshot

    Fort Worth or San Antonio: What the Numbers Mean

    These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey five-year estimates.

    Measure Fort Worth, TX San Antonio, TX
    Population 963,194 1,479,835
    Median household income $79,507 $65,056
    Median home value $303,000 $235,700
    Average commute 27.1 min 24.5 min
    Median age 33.6 34.9
    State income tax None None

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, retrieved through Data USA.

    San Antonio is the bigger city, yet its homes sell for less on average. Money from a Fort Worth sale can stretch to an extra bedroom or a downtown lease with cash left over. Household incomes run lower there, so check that the new paycheck still covers your plans. Commutes are a little shorter, which helps if your job sits near the center.

    One cost the table skips is property tax. The appraisal district says a buyer who closes after January 1 may still claim the homestead exemption for the rest of that year. That works if the seller was not claiming it. Filing is free, but your Texas license must show the new address. See the Bexar appraisal district homestead page.

    Changes to Expect in San Antonio

    • Snow is rare, averaging 0.3 inch a year in San Antonio
    • A normal year brings about 32 inches of rain to the city
    • An approved homestead exemption carries over with no yearly refiling
    • Active military can file homestead with a military ID and utility bill

    Why Evolution

    Why Fort Worth Families Pick Us for San Antonio

    The crew that wraps your sofa in Fort Worth carries it into your San Antonio home, because Evolution is a licensed carrier and not a broker. Nobody else touches your goods between the two driveways. Fuel rides inside the figure you sign, and the owners still answer for every job. See how our statewide moves from Fort Worth work before you book.

    • Owner-run Texas moving company
    • Background-checked, drug-screened movers
    • Trained before their first job
    • No subcontracted long-haul drivers
    • Day-use wardrobe boxes included
    • Video or in-home walkthroughs
    • Coverage levels you pick
    • Offices in six Texas cities
    W-2 Full-time movers
    96% Referral rate
    Own Trucks and movers
    Dedicated Truck on request
    Evolution Moving crew sitting at the back of a loaded box truck

    Fort Worth relies on Evolution Moving Company

    FAQ

    Questions About Moving Fort Worth to San Antonio

    What will my move to San Antonio cost?
    A studio or one-bedroom usually costs $1,800 to $2,000. Two or three bedrooms run $2,200 to $2,400, and homes with four or more bedrooms run $2,400 to $2,900. Your exact figure depends on weight, access at both ends and the services you add. Try our route cost calculator for a fast first number.
    How long is the drive, and when will my things arrive?
    The trip covers 269 miles and takes about 4.1 hours of driving. Delivery lands 1 to 2 days after pickup. A dedicated truck brings your goods on a set date. A shared truck costs less and delivers inside a window we agree on before you book.
    How do the deposit and payment work?
    We hold your date with a $500 deposit for each truck. Homes with four or more bedrooms usually need two trucks, so plan on two deposits there. To spread out the rest, Wisetack financing offers 0% APR to buyers who qualify, uses a soft credit pull, and adds no fees.
    Can you move me into a downtown San Antonio high-rise?
    Yes. Send us the building's move-in packet as soon as you sign the lease. Towers often ask for an elevator hold, a set dock time and a certificate of insurance naming the property. We issue that certificate free, usually the same business day. Learn more about our crews based in San Antonio.
    Does a bigger San Antonio house cost more to move into?
    Not by itself. Your price follows the pounds on the truck and the work at each door, not the square footage you buy. An extra bedroom adds nothing if it stays empty on move day. Long driveways, steep entry steps or a second story can add labor, and we price those from your walkthrough.
    When should TCU students, faculty or staff book this move?
    Book well before spring finals. TCU's spring 2027 finals run May 10 to 14, commencement weekend follows May 14 to 16, and the campus housing license ends occupancy the day after May Commencement. Set your walkthrough in April so packing does not collide with exams. Our week-by-week moving checklist helps you pace the work.
    Will you take apart furniture that will not fit a tower elevator?
    Yes, and it costs nothing extra. Crews take apart beds, tables and sectionals that will not fit the cab, bag and label the hardware, and rebuild each piece in your new rooms. Tall items like armoires get measured against the elevator door during the walkthrough, so there are no surprises upstairs.
    What do I do with Fort Worth appliances and electronics I am not taking?
    Take them to a city drop-off station. Curbside bulk crews refuse computers and appliances that hold coolant. The four stations accept refrigerators with the food removed and up to two computers or TVs every six months. Bring a Fort Worth water bill from the last six months and a matching driver's license. Stations open Tuesday to Friday, 8 to 5, plus Saturday mornings.
    What should ride with me in the car instead of the truck?
    Keep anything you would need if the truck arrived a day later. That means IDs, closing or lease papers, keys and fobs for both homes, phone chargers, medicine, jewelry and a change of clothes. Add pet food and bedding if animals travel with you. A small box of cleaning supplies helps you wipe down shelves before the crew unloads.
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